US Bridges

Elwood Intl Port R over Jackson Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.5 M S Arsenal RD · Structure no. 099630000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,050
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elwood Intl Port R over Jackson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elwood Intl Port R over Jackson Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 81% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,672 by 2046. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesElwood Intl Port R
CrossesJackson Creek
Location0.5 M S Arsenal RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.37951, -88.16082
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2023)
Projected traffic12,672 by 2046
Trucks81%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elwood Intl Port R over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elwood Intl Port R over Jackson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Elwood Intl Port R over Jackson Creek carry?

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 81% are trucks.

How long is Elwood Intl Port R over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Elwood Intl Port R over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.